The new QX30 vehicles have POWER FOLDING EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS, with heaters for defogging, and puddle lamps as standard equipment. The driver side exterior mirror also features an automatic anti-dazzling/auto dimming function. The QX30 Premium and Sport models can be equipped with REVERSE SYNCHRONIZATION MIRRORS as an option.

POWER FOLDING MIRRORS

The power folding mirror function allows the driver to fold the outside mirrors in and out without having to leave the vehicle. The outside rearview mirrors can also be set to automatically unfold when the ignition is switched ON or when the vehicle doors are unlocked.

MIRROR CONTROLS AND OPERATION

The power folding mirror function can be controlled by the door mirror remote control switch integrated in the power window main switch. Operation is simple. First turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Then, briefly push the power folding mirror switch to fold the exterior mirrors in or out.

To adjust the mirrors individually:

1. Select the left or right mirror.

2. Adjust the angle of each mirror to the desired position by operating the direction arrows on the large switch.

AUTOMATIC FOLDING FEATURE

In the vehicle information display, the Auto Mirror Folding option under the CONVENIENCE menu can be activated to specify that the mirrors be automatically folded and unfolded.

• The exterior mirrors will fold in automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside.
• The exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver or front passenger door is opened.

1. Press the left or right arrow button on the steering wheel to select the SETTINGS menu.

2. Press the up or down arrow button to select the CONVENIENCE submenu.

3. Press the <OK> button to confirm.

4. Press the up or down arrow button to select the Fold Mirrors in when Locking function.

• If the Auto Mirror Folding function is activated, the vehicle’s exterior mirror icon is shown in orange in the vehicle information display.

5. Press the <OK> button to save the setting.

OPERATION

• The LH/RH front door control units operate the LH/RH door mirrors.
• The front door control unit inputs the changeover switch signal and performs the LH/RH control of the door mirror motor by supplying electric power when the changeover switch is operated.
• The front door control unit inputs the mirror switch signal and supplies electric power to the door mirrors.
• The front door control unit inputs the open/close switch signal and then supplies electric power to the door mirrors.
• The ignition switch signal and vehicle speed signal are transmitted from the electronic ignition switch control unit to the front door control units via CAN communication.

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

AUTOMATIC PARKING POSITIONER

An automatic parking positioner function for the exterior door mirror on the front passenger side is available only if the vehicle is equipped with the Memory package.

The front passenger side exterior mirror can be set to automatically adjust so that the driver can see the rear wheel on the right passenger side as soon as reverse gear is engaged.

1. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. Press the button to select the front passenger side mirror.

4. Now, move the shift lever to Reverse. The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the previous preset parking position. Use the mirror adjustment button to adjust the exterior mirror until the rear wheel and the curb can be seen in the exterior mirror.

5. The new parking position is now stored.

EXTERIOR MIRROR DEFOGGING

The outside exterior rearview mirrors are equipped with heaters to help reduce moisture, fog or frost on the outside mirror surfaces to improve the rear view. This feature utilizes a heating wire built into the glass of the exterior mirrors that can be heated with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay. When the defroster switch is pushed, the indicator light illuminates and the defroster operates for several minutes. When the rear window defroster is operated, the door mirror defrosters are activated as well.

AUTOMATIC ANTI-DAZZLING FUNCTION

The driver side outside mirror is designed so that it automatically dims according to the intensity of the headlights of the following vehicle.

• The automatic anti-dazzling/anti-glare feature is automatically ON when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• It will not operate if the reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched to ON.

This function works with a sensor built inside the driver side exterior mirror that detects the amount of brightness of the headlights from the vehicle following behind. It then automatically changes the light transmission of the mirror to decrease the glare reflected in the mirror.

• The auto dimming request signal transmits to the BCM via LIN communication.
• The BCM sends the auto dimming operation signal to the front door control unit (Driver side).
• The front door control unit (Driver side) signals the electro-chromatic auto-dimming feature that changes the reflection in the rearview mirror.

DIAGNOSIS

In the event of an issue with the power folding function of the outside mirrors, a DTC code can be triggered, indicating the possibility of a few different errors.

These errors could include: an electrical malfunction, a mechanical failure, or an open circuit. The table indicates the different DTC codes you could see when diagnosing one of these issues (this applies to both LH and RH mirrors).

Possible causes of B1DFB-01 could include an electrical problem like:

• Short circuit between door mirror LH and left front door control unit.

Possible causes of B1DFB-07 could be damage, deformation or trapped foreign material binding the door mirror.

The possible causes of B1DFB-13 could include:

• Open circuit between door mirror LH and left front door control unit.

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